by Kathy Allen | May 18, 2022 | Chips & Grits
The discussion today was a continuation of the dust collection information from April 2022. Jerry Shugars Jerry has a small shop where floor space is at a premium, so his usual system is the best way to collect dust: with a broom and dustpan, which he’s quite...
by Kathy Allen | Apr 22, 2022 | Chips & Grits
Today’s discussion was about the ‘elephant in the room:’ Dust! It’s the biggest health concern when turning wood. Dust is not only bad for our lungs. It also causes problems by coating everything in the shop and makes finishes gritty. Many photos were contributed for...
by Kathy Allen | Mar 15, 2022 | Chips & Grits
Today’s meeting was about carving and it was introduced with the question: What experience do members have with carving? A few have done some surface embellishments or done some texturing with Dremel tools or wire brushes. Most had carved Thanksgiving turkeys. One...
by Kathy Allen | Feb 17, 2022 | Chips & Grits
Today’s topic concerned the different ways members finish their projects. Finish recipes vary from simple to complicated recipes and may be applied using different techniques. Bill Lieske Paul Vietti’s Friction Turning Finish: 1 part white varnish, 1 part linseed oil,...
by Kathy Allen | Jan 26, 2022 | Chips & Grits
Dick Kelly Dick has limited space in his workshop and doesn’t use a lot of tools. He attached a milk crate to a bench grinder pedestal with plastic cable ties. He used cardboard and duct tape along the open edge of the crate to keep the tools from slipping out and...
